Zimbabwe's football scene struggles with deep financial problems. Clubs face massive challenges attracting corporate support because of underlying systemic issues. The football ecosystem needs major improvements across multiple areas, including management practices, club ownership, and professional standards.
Football administrators often blur the lines between professional responsibilities and personal interests. Nepotism runs rampant, with people treating clubs like family businesses instead of professional organizations. This approach leads to questionable hiring decisions that undermine organizational effectiveness.
Corporations look to invest where they can see clear financial returns. However, local football sponsorships...
Bill Antonio dreams of playing soccer in Europe's most prestigious leagues. He currently kicks ball for KV Mechelen in Belgium's Pro League, joining the club in 2022 after playing for Dynamos in Zimbabwe's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League.
Antonio started with Mechelen's youth team before breaking through to the senior squad last season. A serious knee injury knocked him out of action for almost twelve months, and he only returned to playing just two months ago. After battling back from his injury, he's steadily working to reclaim his peak performance levels.
The national team player shared his heart openly about his journey. He wants to score goals and support his teammates, understanding that soccer succeeds through collective...
Uganda's main opposition party faces a serious crisis. The Forum for Democratic Change might crumble before the 2026 elections as more members jump ship to join President Museveni's ruling party. Political winds are shifting dramatically for the once-powerful opposition group.
President Museveni has been cleverly winning over opposition lawmakers from regions that used to hate him. He recently met with MPs from the Acholi area and convinced them to work together. MPs who used to fight against him are now talking about working for their people's prosperity instead of staying stuck in opposition. Some are openly saying they want to join the National Resistance Movement.
The party is falling apart from inside. A big split has emerged...
The courtroom buzzed with tension as a high-stakes murder trial continued. Forensic expert Derrick Nasawali took the stand, presenting evidence against Molly Katanga in her husband Henry's death. He spoke about a pistol found at the crime scene and gunshot residue tests that might connect Katanga to the shooting.
Nasawali described examining a Zastava Arms pistol and several pieces of evidence from the crime scene. He confirmed the weapon worked and could fire ammunition. The forensic expert told the court about matching cartridge marks and finding gunshot residue on Katanga's clothing and hand. But defense lawyers weren't about to let these claims slide without a fight.
The defense team attacked the credibility of the forensic...
Maria Goretti Kemirembe walks through villages and markets as a beacon of hope. She doesn't just carry medical knowledge; she comforts people facing scary health challenges. For more than ten years, she has fought against dangerous disease outbreaks across Uganda with incredible courage and compassion.
When Ebola struck Uganda in early 2025, Maria jumped into action immediately. She didn't wait for orders or instructions. She packed her bags and traveled to affected areas, making sure every single family understood how to protect themselves. People trust her because she doesn't just talk at them. She listens. She explains complex medical information in ways that make sense to local communities.
Her work goes way beyond simply treating...
Uganda's top leaders are sounding the alarm about money crimes that threaten national safety. President Museveni spoke tough at a major anti-money laundering meeting, revealing shocking numbers about how criminals drain Africa's wealth. The continent loses nearly $89 billion every year through sneaky financial tricks like fake trade deals, tax dodging, and corruption.
Financial crimes aren't just about money. They're dangerous weapons that can destroy trust, scare away investors, and help criminal networks tear communities apart. Terrorists and organized crime groups are getting smarter. They're using digital platforms to move illegal cash, recruit people, and fund dangerous operations across borders.
Uganda wants to fight back. The...
Uganda might soon see big changes to marriage laws. A new bill could jail men for demanding marriage gifts back from their spouse's family. Women MPs Sarah Opendi and Dorcus Acen want to shake up how marriages work across the country.
The bill aims to create fairer rules for everyone. It sets 18 as the minimum age for marriage and recognizes different types of weddings. Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and customary marriages would all have equal standing under the law. Couples would need to give notice 21 days before their wedding and have three months to tie the knot after that.
Some rules might surprise people. Anyone who claims to be married when they are not could face serious trouble. The same goes for people who marry someone already...
The National Resistance Movement isn't letting go of the Kawempe North election drama. After losing to Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola from the National Unity Platform, party leaders are fighting back with every legal weapon they can muster.
Communication director Emmanuel Dombo says their investigation isn't over. The March 13 election saw Nalukoola win with 17,764 votes against NRM candidate Faridah Nambi's 8,593. But the NRM isn't accepting defeat quietly. They're claiming something fishy happened during the voting.
President Yoweri Museveni's party believes NUP supporters created chaos at polling stations. They're particularly upset about 14 polling stations where votes were canceled. According to their calculations, around 50,000...
Schools across five Ugandan districts are receiving a game-changing boost for teenage girls. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Company and Malaika social enterprise have kicked off a groundbreaking project delivering free reusable sanitary pads to 1,500 students.
The problem has been devastating for young girls. Many students miss nearly two-thirds of their school year because of menstruation challenges. Without proper sanitary protection, girls face terrible choices. Some borrow money from older men, risking pregnancy. Others use unsafe materials like dirty clothes or even soil, causing serious health problems. A shocking government study revealed that 70 percent of girls resort to unhygienic methods during their periods.
Schools...
